Shortbread vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Roti (Chapati)?

Shortbread is higher in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2, yet Roti (Chapati) is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
Roti (Chapati)'s daily need coverage for Manganese is 59% more.
Shortbread has 4 times more Vitamin E than Roti (Chapati). While Shortbread has 2.44mg of Vitamin E , Roti (Chapati) has only 0.55mg.
The amount of Saturated Fat in Roti (Chapati) is lower.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen types in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.

Shortbread

Roti (Chapati)

Contains more Iron +35.5%

Contains more Calcium +176.9%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Phosphorus +139.4%

Contains more Potassium +122.7%

Contains less Sodium -15.6%

Contains more Zinc +214.3%

Contains more Copper +154.4%

Contains more Manganese +344.5%

Contains more Selenium +329%

Shortbread

Roti (Chapati)

Contains more Iron +35.5%

Contains more Calcium +176.9%

Contains more Magnesium +300%

Contains more Phosphorus +139.4%

Contains more Potassium +122.7%

Contains less Sodium -15.6%

Contains more Zinc +214.3%

Contains more Copper +154.4%

Contains more Manganese +344.5%

Contains more Selenium +329%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.

Shortbread

Roti (Chapati)

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +343.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%

Contains more Folate +80%

Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.4%

Shortbread

Roti (Chapati)

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +343.6%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.4%

Contains more Folate +80%

Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.5%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +40.8%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Shortbread

Roti (Chapati)

Contains more Fats +185%

Contains more Carbs +38.3%

Contains more Protein +46.2%

Contains more Water +884.2%

Contains more Other +35%

Shortbread

Protein: 5.37 g

Fats: 26.22 g

Carbs: 63.78 g

Water: 3.6 g

Other: 1.03 g

Roti (Chapati)

Protein: 7.85 g

Fats: 9.2 g

Carbs: 46.13 g

Water: 35.43 g

Other: 1.39 g

Contains more Fats +185%

Contains more Carbs +38.3%

Contains more Protein +46.2%

Contains more Water +884.2%

Contains more Other +35%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Shortbread

Roti (Chapati)

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +994.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

Shortbread

Saturated Fat: 8.105 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g

Roti (Chapati)

Saturated Fat: 3.311 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 2.091 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.761 g

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.8%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +994.1%

Contains less Saturated Fat -59.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Shortbread

Roti (Chapati)

Contains more Starch +20.2%

Contains more Sucrose +5147.5%

Contains more Glucose +20%

Contains more Fructose +11.1%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Fructose - 0.27

Shortbread

Starch: 40.47 g

Sucrose: 20.99 g

Glucose: 0.36 g

Fructose: 0.3 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Roti (Chapati)

Starch: 33.67 g

Sucrose: 0.4 g

Glucose: 0.3 g

Fructose: 0.27 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 1.97 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Starch +20.2%

Contains more Sucrose +5147.5%

Contains more Glucose +20%

Contains more Fructose +11.1%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Equal in Fructose - 0.27

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Cholesterol	Equal
Lower in price	Equal
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	62.48g	36.43g
Protein	5.37g	7.85g
Fats	26.22g	9.2g
Carbs	63.78g	46.13g
Calories	514kcal	299kcal
Starch	40.47g	33.67g
Fructose	0.3g	0.27g
Sugar	21.65g	2.93g
Fiber	1.3g	9.7g
Calcium	13mg	36mg
Iron	2.98mg	2.2mg
Magnesium	14mg	56mg
Phosphorus	66mg	158mg
Potassium	88mg	196mg
Sodium	353mg	298mg
Zinc	0.49mg	1.54mg
Copper	0.09mg	0.229mg
Manganese	0.393mg	1.747mg
Selenium	6.2µg	26.6µg
Vitamin A	1IU	0IU
Vitamin E	2.44mg	0.55mg
Vitamin B1	0.353mg	0.45mg
Vitamin B2	0.314mg	0.18mg
Vitamin B3	3.275mg	4.61mg
Vitamin B5	0.321mg	0.56mg
Vitamin B6	0.071mg	0.28mg
Folate	81µg	45µg
Vitamin K	11µg	3.3µg
Trans Fat	0.714g	0.029g
Saturated Fat	8.105g	3.311g
Omega-3 - EPA	0.001g	0g
Omega-3 - DPA	0.002g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	6.708g	2.091g
Polyunsaturated fat	8.326g	0.761g
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid	0.006g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	7.253g	0.72g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.033g	0.003g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.885g	0.027g
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid	0.001g	0.002g
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid	0.005g	0g

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).

Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score

33%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

34%

75%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Roti (Chapati) is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.72g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Roti (Chapati) contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Roti (Chapati) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.794g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Roti (Chapati) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Roti (Chapati) is relatively richer in minerals

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is cheaper?

The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

Shortbread vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

What are the differences between Shortbread and Roti (Chapati)?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

Comparison summary

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